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How to interpret Parables

One of Jesus’ favorite teaching methods was the parable. A parable is a simple story drawn from everyday life that illustrates a spiritual truth. Many Bible teachers make the mistake of assigning spiritual meaning to every detail of a parable. Generally, parables communicate >

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SHEI JINIAugust 28, 2026

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The Purpose of Prophecy

Understanding why God gave prophecy helps us interpret it correctly. The prophetic books were written to accomplish several important purposes. To Call God’s People Back to Covenant Faithfulness Now that we know the purpose of prophecy, it serves as a filter to differentiate >

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SHEI JINIAugust 25, 2026

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Interpreting prophecy

Many Christians approach prophecy primarily to discover future events or identify current world happenings in the Bible. As a result, prophetic books are often read through the lens of today’s headlines rather than through the historical and biblical context in which they were >

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SHEI JINIAugust 24, 2026

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Proverbs Teach General Principles not absolutes

As a Sunday school teacher, I have often had to answer difficult questions arising from the book of Proverbs and other Wisdom literature. Many times, students would point to a proverb and ask, “But isn’t this verse always true?” Looking back, I realize >

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SHEI JINIAugust 23, 2026

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Description Is Not Always a Prescription

One of the most important principles for interpreting biblical narratives is learning the difference between description and prescription. A narrative often describes what happened. It does not always prescribe what ought to happen. This distinction protects us from many serious interpretive errors. For >

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SHEI JINIAugust 20, 2026